ROME, Italy — Seminarians studying in the city of Rome have the special grace of being in close proximity to the Holy Father.
This closeness is manifested not only in the spiritual sense of being under the guidance and care of the shepherd of the whole universal Church, but in a particular way by being present with His Holiness during Wednesday audiences, Sunday Angelus addresses, and various liturgical celebrations throughout the year.
CROSS PLAINS — All gardeners and farmers (and all who appreciate good eating) are invited to a “Blessing of Seeds and Soil” Prayer Service to be held at St. Francis Xavier Church, 2947 Thinnes St., at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 17.
Fr. Bernard Rott, diocesan rural life director, will offer a reflection followed by the Litany of St. Isidore the Farmer. The service will conclude with a blessing of seeds, of the land we steward as growers, and of the animals of farms and fields.
MADISON — The […]
COLUMBUS — St. […]
BARABOO — The third annual Gala for the Glen, with Irish food, music, and fellowship, will be held at St. Joseph Catholic School gym, 300 Second St., on Saturday, May 30, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets are $50 and are available at Durward’s Glen or at the St. Joseph Parish office.
Following a dinner of shepherd‘s pie and Gaelic chicken catered by Claddagh Irish Pub from Middleton, The Kells, an international Irish band, will entertain with traditional Irish music.
It’s time to celebrate both continuity and new beginnings, said Bishop Robert C. Morlino as he presided at a Mass and groundbreaking ceremonies for the redevelopment of the Bishop O’Connor Catholic Pastoral Center (BOC) on May 1.
MADISON — Following upon Pope Francis’ call for assistance for survivors of the massive earthquakes in Nepal and India, Bishop Robert C. Morlino has encouraged people in the Diocese of Madison to provide support for earthquake relief.
It is left to the discretion of pastors as to whether a special collection is held in parishes for relief efforts. If a collection is held, parishes are asked to send contributions to the diocesan Office of Finance, which will forward funds to Catholic Relief Services (CRS). CRS is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States.
“Be not afraid of your deepest desires. Be not afraid of God’s design for your desires. Be not afraid of your ultimate destiny.”
BARABOO — Artists at all levels are invited to join the Plein Air Painting Event which will be held Wednesday, May 13, at Durward’s Glen Retreat and Conference Center from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Participants should meet on the front steps of the chapel porch.
Plein air — French words literally translated as “open air” — are defined as painting or drawing done outside, in the open air.
PRINCETON — Plans are underway for St. John Catholic School’s 15th annual Golf Benefit to be held on Sunday, May 17, at White Lake Country Club in Montello, with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.
The monies raised have helped offset the operating costs for the school.
The four-person team scramble costs $100 per person for each four-person team. The fee includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, and dinner.
